Rains Will Lead to Mosquito Activity

The warming temperatures and recent spate of heavy rains will lead to increased mosquito activity in the next week. Before people start planning their chemical assault on the biting menaces, they can put a MORE »Posted: 5/8/13

Swain County 4-Her Advances to State 4-H Competition

Many adults cite speaking in front of people as one of their biggest fears. How many kids do you know that can stand up and talk to an audience for 5-12 minutes about trees, MORE »Posted: 5/7/13

Strengthening Communities Through Dance

Community development simply brings people together who share a common cause or interest. Community development groups often promote and increase social and creative outlets.  In developing communities, we are encouraged to look beyond what MORE »Posted: 5/2/13

Strawberries in Your Home Garden

In North Carolina, strawberries rank fourth in the nation in production with approximately 1,800 acres harvested each year. The majority of these are sold to consumers at local pick-your-own strawberry farms from mid-April through MORE »Posted: 4/15/13

North Carolina Arbor Day – FREE Pine Seedlings Available

North Carolinians are proud of their trees and the centuries-long relationship they have had with the state’s many varieties and expansive forests. In fact, the Tar Heel State earned its nickname from the large MORE »Posted: 3/19/13

Now Serving Beans!

If you’re looking for a way to stretch your budget and improve your family’s nutrition, look no further.  Consider adding beans to your menu.  They’re convenient, versatile and lend themselves to many tasty dishes.  MORE »Posted: 3/11/13

Slow Cooking

With the cold temperatures and shorter days of winter, it’s nice to come home to the smell of dinner being prepared. And, it’s even better, when the meal requires little effort to complete. Many MORE »Posted: 2/6/13

Thousand Cankers Disease

Not long ago, you may have heard about the recent detection of Thousand Cankers Disease in Haywood County within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  In an effort to keep this disease from spreading into neighboring MORE »Posted: 1/23/13